Liquid wallpaper: real reviews, disadvantages, advantages and application features

By and large, this type of wall covering can hardly be called wallpaper. Liquid wallpaper is more like paper plaster. Moreover, they are applied in the same way. Today we will talk about all the features of this material. We will thoroughly discuss liquid wallpaper, reviews, disadvantages and advantages. After all, this is not an easy material to work with, but with its help you can achieve very impressive results.

Liquid wallpaper - part of the original interior

What is liquid wallpaper and their varieties

There is a version that liquid wallpaper was first invented in France and their appearance was historically associated with Charles VII. Allegedly, it was in the castle he captured for the first time that the walls were covered with a mixture of crushed silk and flour. The king was impressed by this original idea of ​​the craftsmen and this technology was used in other palaces.

The use of this material can impart a palace luxury to an ordinary room.

In fact, it would be correct to call the material paper plaster, not wallpaper, but it just so happened. So, liquid wallpaper - what is it? Ethen a crumbly dry multicomponent mixture, which is packed in bags by weight, and diluted with water or adhesive for application.

The liquid wallpaper contains the following components:

The color palette of the material is very rich. You can choose a monochromatic coating or variegated, combine different colors in patterns and relief coating

Table 1. Varieties of material

Photo	View	Description
	Silk	Consists of silk fibers. Does not fade from the sun, durable and easy to clean. The price matches the quality.
	Cellulosic	Does not like direct sunlight. More suitable for rooms with artificial lighting. They do not have a long service life, but they are inexpensive.
	Silk-cellulose	The combination of cellulose and silk fibers gives excellent results. The resulting material is of excellent quality, UV resistant.

Photo of liquid wallpaper in the interior and some features of their use

The main thing in interior design is harmonious a color scheme and materials. This rule also applies to liquid wallpaper.Do not combine this material with traditional wallpaper, paper, non-woven or vinyl.

Examples of the use of cellulose coating in the interior:

Using paper plaster, you can easily zone the room. For this purpose, material of different colors or even textures is used.

No risk: using liquid wallpaper for the bathroom

There is a traditional opinion that the bathroom and toilet should be decorated ceramic tiles and nothing else. It must be admitted that ceramics can now satisfy the most demanding taste. You can choose not only the original color, but also use the decoration with ornaments or panels on a ceramic basis.

Liquid wallpaper can be called a bold and extraordinary solution for bathroom decoration... This room is characterized by a humid atmosphere and temperature changes. For this reason, you should approach the choice of wall and floor coverings with great care. Ordinary wallpaper will not work in this case. They won't last even a couple of months, provided you have used high quality glue. But liquid wallpaper is another matter. It turns out they are great for specific bathroom conditions.

See how liquid wallpaper looks in toilets, a photo gallery of Internet options:

According to reviews, liquid wallpaper in bathrooms does an excellent job with dampness, temperature changes and poor ventilation of the room. In addition, this material successfully resists the development of fungus.

A material with special characteristics is used to decorate the bathroom. It costs more than regular cellulose formulation

For additional protection, the decorative wall covering should be treated with acrylic varnish.But do not get carried away with the process: 1-2 layers are enough. If you overdo it, the wallpaper will be difficult to replace in damaged areas and may crack.Before choosing such a coating, study the photo of the interior. Liquid wallpaper requires a special approach. If you have the skills to apply this composition, you can safely experiment with drawings and ornaments.

Pay attention to the photo of liquid wallpaper in the apartment, from which real masterpieces are created:

This material has many advantages that should be mentioned.

Table 2. Advantages of liquid wallpaper

Check out how liquid wallpaper looks in the original interior:

For those who are against the use of liquid wallpaper in the kitchen: interior photos

Modern kitchen Is not just a place to prepare food. It's not a shame to receive guests in a beautiful kitchen. Lunch with loved ones here will be filled with special comfort and sincere atmosphere.The kitchen, like the bathroom, is a room with special operating conditions. There is not only high humidity and high temperatures, but also steam and soot.

You can often find negative reviews about liquid wallpaper in the kitchen... Skeptics argue that any plaster, cellulosic or conventional, is difficult to clean. They are right, but only partially. Materials created using modern technological methods can be adapted to specific operating conditions. Some helpful tips on how to use liquid wallpaper for the kitchen:

By following these guidelines, you will achieve excellent results. See what the kitchen interior looks like with this coating:

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Liquid wallpaper for a small space in the corridor

Paper plaster fits organically into the interior of a narrow hallway space... With its help, you can even out the errors of the walls, and the exquisite texture will give the interior a special zest.

Considering that, as a rule, there are no windows in the hallway, light colors should be chosen for decoration. Do not use liquid wallpaper with overly bright colors. If there are low ceilings in the corridor, you can make a smooth transition of two shades: a light tone at the top, darker at the bottom.

In the hallway, you can even create three-dimensional drawings using cellulose plaster. But everything should be in moderation. Too "fancy" drawing on the wall will look heavy in a small space.

Designer's recommendations for combining liquid wallpaper with other materials:

Photo of using liquid wallpaper in the corridor:

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Liquid wallpaper: disadvantages, reviews without retouching

Before planning a renovation, read reviews about liquid wallpaper. This will help you take off your rose-colored glasses and really look not only at the features of the material, but also at your own capabilities. We have selected for you several truthful reviews of who made liquid wallpaper with their own hands and appreciated them in practice (the authors' spelling is preserved):

Pay attention to the reviews about the pros and cons of liquid wallpaper. Often their benefits are easily disputed by practitioners. Here's an example of such a review:

Paper plaster is used not only for wall covering. Some apply this finish to ceilings. If the room is located on the top floor of a building, this technique is justified. Additional processing of the ceiling will keep the room warm. But not everyone thinks it's a good idea to apply liquid wallpaper to ceilings. Photos and reviews sometimes indicate extremely unsuccessful experiments. And, by the way, inviting outside specialists does not guarantee a successful result. Here is one such story:

For homemade: how to make liquid wallpaper with your own hands

Some handicraftsmen actually do this kind of coating with their own hands. How to make liquid wallpaper at home? It would seem that the task is not difficult. Cut the paper or fabric with scissors, add glue and glitter - and you're done. You can find many instructions on how to make your own liquid wallpaper. Manufacturing proportions and original ideas are not difficult to find on numerous sites.

But, do not rush to take up the scissors. Imagine that to process one square meter of a wall you need 300 grams of dry mix, but for the whole wall? Even if it occupies a modest 12 squares, you will have to cut at least three and a half kilograms of paper.Take a stack of newspapers of this weight and imagine the amount of work. Note that each particle should be only a few millimeters in size. If you don't have a dedicated automatic cutting tool, you will have scissor blisters. And another argument against: you cannot use magazines and newspapers for cutting. Newspapers will stain the walls with black ink marks, and glossy magazine papers will not absorb glue and moisture. You will have to buy special paper that is soft and loose enough. Do you feel like covering your walls with toilet paper? Unlikely. Then it doesn't fit.

If, nevertheless, you are not dissuaded, let's talk in more detail about how to make liquid wallpaper with your own hands. Our master class is dedicated to the manufacture of paper and other materials at hand.

Table 3. Making liquid wallpaper with your own hands

Photo	Description of work
	To make the mixture, use office paper, the remains of old uncoated wallpaper, children's drawings and other similar materials.
	The easiest way to shred material is to use a shredder - a special paper shredder. It is commonly used in offices. It is not advisable to buy such a tool only for the manufacture of wallpaper. Better to rent. Some craftsmen shred paper using an electric planer or an electric saw. Cut the paper into thin strips. If the cutting process is manual, cut into pieces as small as possible.
	The resulting material is soaked in water for 5-6 hours. During this time, the material will be saturated with moisture and will be ready for further mixing.
	To remove the ink residues, ordinary chlorine bleach such as "Whiteness" is added to the soaked paper. Can be used to whiten toilet bowl cleaner.
	After bleaching, the mass should be washed several times with clean water. To do this, it is laid out on a piece of cloth (better synthetic) and squeezed out, rinsing periodically.
	After rinsing, add water to the paper ball and stir it with a construction mixer. The edges of the mixer need to be sharpened so that it cuts the paper.
	For decoration, mica (for shine) and bright synthetic threads are added to the mixture. You can use glitter, pieces of foil or bark.
	Ordinary cotton wool will add volume to the material. It should be cut into small pieces with scissors.
	After adding the decorating material, the mixture is stirred by hand and glue is added.
	As a result, you get such a surface - white with small splashes. If this background does not suit you, you can add color during the mixing process.

Consumption of liquid wallpaper per 1 sq. m. - the nuances of calculations, application and storage of material

Why is it important to make calculations in advance? If you buy too little mixture, it will run out at the most inopportune moment, too much - waste your money. Considering the cost of the material, extra spending will be sensitive to the family budget. So it's better to spend an extra hour on calculations to be sure of the result.

For the calculation, you will need to measure the area of ​​the walls and subtract the area of ​​the window and door openings from the result. If you forget how to do this, find any fifth grader.

You can read about the consumption of one package of liquid wallpaper in the instructions for the mixture. The manufacturer usually places the label on the box or bag

Table 4. What can affect the consumption of the mixture

On average, one kilogram package is enough for 4 squares. If there is a spraying machine, then 6 square meters. If you do not have the professional skills of a plasterer, one package per 3 meters will take.

How long does liquid wallpaper dry? It all depends on the thickness of the layer. With professional application, a day is enough for the mixture to dry completely. If you had to level the walls and fill in cracks, apply a thick layer - it can take several days.

If it is a pity to throw away the diluted wallpaper - dry it on plastic wrap, break it into pieces and store in an airtight container

How to apply liquid wallpaper: video and photo master classes

The technology of applying liquid wallpaper involves a manual or mechanical method.How to glue liquid wallpaper? Manual application is done with a conventional plastering trowel. Some people use a roller for this purpose - it applies the mixture in a thinner layer. If you use an embossed roller, you get a textured surface.

You can mechanize the process with a spray gun. To use it, you need to stir the composition very thoroughly

We have selected for you several master classes with photos and videos of applying liquid wallpaper with your own hands. But before showing how to properly apply liquid wallpaper, you should talk about surface preparation.

How to prepare the walls

Preparation of walls for liquid wallpaper begins even before purchasing the material. Defective spots should level with putty... Make sure the walls are free of cracks or potholes.

To apply the mixture, the wall can be left white or painted to match the future coating

The next stage is a primer for liquid wallpaper. It is best to use an acrylic blend. It does not have a pungent odor and penetrates deep into the plaster. Using an acrylic liquid wallpaper primer can save you a lot of material. The only drawback of acrylic is that it is not applied at temperatures below five degrees Celsius. But, in principle, it is not recommended to apply liquid wallpaper in a cold room.

Another compound for priming is quartz. It is applied at any temperature.

The surface is slightly rough, and it will be very convenient to apply paper plaster with a trowel

If the walls in the room are covered drywall, they should be completely plastered. If you align only the joints of the sheets, you will get an uneven surface and this defect will appear when applying the topcoat.

How to apply liquid wallpaper to the wall: video and photo recommendations

To apply liquid wallpaper to the walls, you will need a trowel or roller. If you have no experience in this kind of work, start with the section of the wall that will be least noticeable - behind the closet or near the floor. After the first square meter, you will understand the principle of action.

Table 5. Liquid wallpaper, how to apply it on the wall

Photo	Description of work
	Dilute the dry mixture with warm water. The water should not be hot, otherwise the composition will "brew". And too cold water will not dissolve the glue.
	It is better to mix the composition with your hands. You will feel all the lumps and be able to knead them. In consistency, the material should resemble a thick porridge.
	It is not necessary to exert considerable effort or use mechanized mixing methods. All these techniques will adversely affect the quality of the mixture.
	To apply the composition to the walls, you will need a trowel. You can use any of the usual tools, but a transparent trowel will work best. You will see how the mixture lays on the walls and you can adjust the pressure.
	For work, the mixture is scooped up by hand from a kneading container and applied to a trowel.
	Apply the compound to the wall surface and press firmly.
	Rub the mixture over the surface in circular or multidirectional movements, achieving a thin (1-2 millimeters) uniform layer.
	In the corners of the room, rub the composition from corner to side, evenly distribute the wallpaper at the junction of the walls.
	Pay particular attention to the surfaces around outlets and switches. These places need to be processed first, after removing the covers from the connection points.
	The wall below is treated with movements from the floor, trying to apply the mixture from the very joint.
	Please note that when applied, the composition will appear two shades darker. It will brighten after complete drying.
	Install the covers for the sockets and switches after use. Press them a little into the wallpaper when fastening.

A little about applying material to the ceiling

Liquid wallpaper for the ceiling is an original solution in the interior. Most often, this coating is used if the ceilings have defects. Such a covering will help keep warm in the room located on the top floor.

But such a processing of the ceiling makes special demands. Cellulose plaster is much easier to apply to the wall. Any flaws will be very noticeable under bright light. chandeliers.

How is liquid wallpaper applied to the ceiling? One of the highlights is thorough surface preparation. The ceiling is repeatedly covered with a primer, dust is removed. If this is not done, lumps of the mixture will fall on your head already in the process.The composition is applied in small portions, carefully rubbing over the surface. Moreover, it should be applied in a sketch, with a sharp movement from the bottom up.

Easier to apply liquid wallpaper to the ceiling with a spray gun

This work will require a compressor with a capacity of 400 liters per minute. The tip of the tube should be about 1 centimeter so that cellulose particles will not get stuck during application.

We have selected for you instructions in the video on how to glue liquid wallpaper on the ceiling:

5 ways to remove liquid wallpaper from the wall

Liquid wallpaper should not be left on the walls if you plan to change the finish. No matter how firmly they hold, do not risk it. First, they are not suitable as a basis for other materials. Hidden behind a layer of plaster or a sheet of new wallpaper, cellulose will become a breeding ground for mold and bacteria. And secondly, paper plaster does not form a perfectly flat surface, all irregularities will be revealed on a new coating.

Before you start cleaning the walls, turn off the electricity in the room and protect the outlets and switches with tape. The fact is that you have a "wet" job, and current and dampness are a dangerous neighborhood.To remove the coating, you will need warm water, a sponge, and comfortable scrapers. For the best effect, you can add a couple of tablespoons of dish soap or fabric softener to the water.

The soap composition will quickly soften the coating

Moisten the walls liberally with a damp sponge and wait about 10-15 minutes. After spatula or scraper, remove the composition from the surface of the walls. This process is not fast. Pieces of dry mixture will remain in places, they will have to be soaked several times. A fur roller can be used instead of a sponge.

The steam generator will greatly simplify the task. Wallpaper softens under its influence in just a couple of minutes

In addition to the usual soaking and using the steam generator, you can use an industrial hair dryer, grinder or a drill with a brush attachment. But all these methods require significant physical effort. Think about whether you are ready for such a load.

How to remove liquid wallpaper from the wall, video recommendations:

How to decorate paper plaster

Sequins

Modern wallpapers have a textured surface and different patterns. Glitter wallpapers look especially attractive. Reflective particles make the interior light and radiant, especially in natural light. Glitter for liquid wallpaper will help bring attention to a specific area, such as a far wall or ceiling.

Glitters in the mix

Stencils

Stencils will help create unusual patterns on the walls. With their help, even a novice master can make a real picture. Multicolor compositions look especially original. To apply a mixture of different colors, you will need to make several templates. Via stencils volumetric compositions are also created for liquid wallpaper. To do this, a mixture is applied to the main coating through a template in several layers, achieving the creation of a three-dimensional figure.

Using a stencil

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Varnish and paint

Using varnish for liquid wallpaper is a common technique. It allows you to protect the coating from moisture and make it more resistant to mechanical damage. In addition, the varnish will help the coating retain its original color for a long time.Acrylic varnish is added directly to the mixture or applied over it after drying.

It is worth considering that adding varnish will significantly complicate the process of removing wallpaper from the wall in the future.

Can liquid wallpaper be painted? Can! But keep in mind that too thick a layer of water-based or acrylic paint can lead to peeling of the material from the walls. Therefore, primer the paper plaster before painting.

We have already talked about whether it is possible to glue wallpaper on liquid wallpaper. It is possible, but not necessary. But if for some reason the situation is hopeless, for example, a beloved mother-in-law comes, and her rider has walls with green wallpaper under a birch tree, try it. Pre-inspect the old coating for peeling, treat it with a primer and glue after complete drying. Everything about everything will take a couple of days, and you still have time to hang Yesenin's portrait and put the cat to sleep before the guest arrives.

What colors are best for liquid wallpaper?

The choice of colors of liquid wallpaper and textured fillers is very large, but it often happens that you need a specific shade that is difficult to find. The situation is not hopeless. You can add dye while mixing and get the desired result. And in this case, the simplest, even home-made white liquid wallpaper will acquire the required color.

Colors can be organic or synthetic. The first, without a doubt, are more environmentally friendly and have natural shades. But synthetics hardly fade.

It's hard to say which is better - choose more by color than by composition

To work, you need a water-soluble dye. Make no mistake, the color for nitro enamels is not suitable for paper plaster.

For mixing with wallpaper, dissolve the color in water and add gradually, checking the color intensity. Please note that after drying, the mixture will lighten a couple of tones.

The most difficult task is to achieve the same color for all batches.If you are a beginner and cannot apply paper plaster quickly and on all walls at once, do not knead all packages at once. It is better to take one and accurately measure the proportions to repeat the procedure exactly on the next package.

Inspirational Photos: Liquid Wallpaper Drawings on the Walls

If the usual uniform coating seems too boring for you, pay attention to design techniques. One of these is decorating the walls with your own hands with drawings. Liquid wallpaper makes it possible to create multi-color compositions with complex relief.

Here are some tips for making wall art:

Use beads, beads, large glitters, and other fillers to accentuate and decorate your design.

It will seem to some that it is easier not to create a drawing in stages, but to apply it using the application method. Before starting this work, keep in mind that the bottom layer of the coating can get wet and bubble. First you need to cover the surface with a primer and varnish.

Photos of drawings from liquid wallpaper on the walls in the interior:

Manufacturers and prices

The price per square meter of liquid wallpaper ranges from 400-800 rubles. This does not include work. The master will charge you 300-400 rubles for your work. The price for a pack of liquid wallpaper depends on the manufacturer. The most expensive are the materials of French and German firms.

Let's see how much liquid wallpaper of the most famous brands costs according to Yandex.market data:

Table 6. Manufacturers and prices

Photo	Model / Country of origin	Price per package, rub.	Note
	Silkcoat / Japan	1800-2800	For finishing with Silkcoat liquid wallpaper, you need one package per 4 square meters. The wallpaper has a fine structure and a wide range of colors.
	Silk Plaster / Russia	500-1000	You can buy Silk Plaster liquid wallpaper in almost any finishing materials store. Inexpensive domestic products are very popular. In his arsenal there are several collections with a specific structure and shades.
	Collection Victoria / Russia	900-950	Victoria liquid wallpaper has a simple structure and excellent wear resistance. The collection includes 14 bright colors.
	Optima collection / Russia	550-650	With liquid wallpaper Optima, the interior will be made in pastel colors.
	Bioplast / Ukraine	360-900	The Bioplast liquid wallpaper catalog contains many textures and shades. They contain cellulose and textile fibers.
	Leroy Merlin / France	500-900	Basically, these are formulations with textile fillers, including silk, cotton and synthetic fibers.

As you can see, the cost of liquid wallpaper is relatively low and is comparable to the cost of conventional vinyl and non-woven wallpaper.You can buy liquid wallpaper inexpensively in online stores, but keep in mind that packages from different parties can be sent to you, and this will be noticeable on the wall. So it is better to choose this material personally, comparing the batch number and visually identifying the differences.

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Summing up

We examined in detail the advantages and disadvantages of liquid wallpaper. Reviews about this finishing material are very different, you should not dwell only on negative points. You can make liquid wallpaper yourself or purchase a ready-made mixture.They can be applied to surfaces with defects and, if necessary, partially replaced during repairs. Paper plaster provides an excellent opportunity to experiment with patterns and colors, you will make the interior of your home original and unique.

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